The Captain Williamson Sangma State University (CWSSU) has released an official recruitment advertisement (Advt No. CWSSU/ESTT/SHG/01/2025/Pt-1/281) inviting online applications from qualified academic professionals. The recruitment drive is aimed at filling faculty positions across both the Tura and Shillong campuses of the university in Meghalaya.
Overview
CWSSU is currently inviting applications to fill a total of 149 teaching vacancies. Positions include Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across diverse academic departments.
Selected candidates will be placed under the state pay scale with basic allowances regulated according to Government of Meghalaya policies. The selection will be conducted through shortlisting based on UGC regulations followed by a Personal Interview.
Important Dates
- Application Portal Opening Date: 22 September 2026
- Last Date to Submit Online Application: 11 October 2026 (Midnight)
- Interview Dates: To be announced on the official portal
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
The university has laid down strict minimum qualifications adhering to UGC Regulations 2018. A 5% mark relaxation applies to reserved categories for the Assistant Professor position.
| Post Name | Number of Posts | Age Limit | Educational Qualifications & Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | 18 | Not specified | Ph.D. degree in relevant subject, minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience, at least 10 publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals, and a minimum Research Score of 120. |
| Associate Professor | 46 | Not specified | Ph.D. in relevant discipline, Master’s degree with at least 55% marks, minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience, at least 7 publications, and a minimum Research Score of 75. |
| Assistant Professor | 85 | Not specified | Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC), along with qualifying NET/CSIR-NET/SET-NE. Candidates with Ph.D. under UGC 2009/2016 regulations are exempted from NET/SET. |
Application Fee
Applicants must pay the registration fee exclusively through the online recruitment portal:
- General Category: ₹1,000/-
- SC / ST / OBC Candidates: ₹500/-
The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
How to Apply
- Visit the designated state recruitment portal at rpa.meghalaya.gov.in/cwssu or the main university site at cwssu.ac.in.
- Register a new applicant account and furnish personal, educational, work experience, and publication details.
- Select the relevant faculty post and upload all supporting documents, including certificates and research score sheets.
- Pay the required application fee using the available digital payment gateways.
- Verify all submitted details before the final submission, download the confirmation copy, and keep a printed version for future reference.
In-service candidates must obtain and present a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer during the document verification stage prior to the interview.
Source: govtjobguru.in
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